USDA Has $11.2 Billion to Guarantee No-Down Mortgages
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has only two months to spend $11.2 billion on its no-down payment rural development loan...
Consumer
Homeowners with Unfavorable Loan Terms Grow Frustrated with Inability to Refinance
Overall satisfaction with primary mortgage servicers has declined notably from 2010, as frustration continues to mount among homeowners who originated...
Social Security Q&A
(MCT)—The following Q&A was prepared by the Social Security Administration and geared toward clearing up all of your Social Security...
Credit Concerns Keep Renters from Buying
Only 23 percent of renters living in single family homes—where more than half the nation’s renters live today—believe that renting...
8 Steps to a Beautiful Yard
(MCT)—Attractive yards make homes and neighborhoods look better, and make your city or county environment healthier and prettier, too. In...
MONEY Magazine Reveals Annual “MONEY’s 100 Best Places to Live in America”
“MONEY” magazine has revealed the 2011 list of "MONEY's 100 Best Places to Live in America," highlighting small towns across...
95 Percent of Refinancing Borrowers Choose Fixed-Rate Mortgages
In the second quarter of 2011, fixed-rate loans accounted for about 95 percent of refinance loans, based on the Freddie...
How Can I Beat a Bad Economy?
Debt-ceiling debates, credit-rating crises and international economies teetering on a double-dip recession might just be more than enough to scare...
Monday Morning Mobile: The 24/7 Consumer
When Steve Jobs made a surprise appearance to unveil the ipad2 earlier this year, he made note of the fact...
Keeping Corporate Mortgage Programs on the Move
Employee relocation has always posed unique challenges for real estate professionals and mortgage lenders alike. Add the special needs of...
The Keywords in a Home Listing That Get a Buyer’s Attention Fast
With online research almost always the first step for buyers, it’s crucial to make sure your homes stand out and provide every bit of information that can create buzz. Read more.
Business Tip of the Day provided by
